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‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

Perry Richardson

5 hours ago3 min read

WESTMINSTER DEBATE: School run debate deepens as councils turn to taxis with no adapted vehicles available and safeguarding gaps

WESTMINSTER DEBATE: School run debate deepens as councils turn to taxis with no adapted vehicles available and safeguarding gaps

WESTMINSTER DEBATE: School run debate deepens as councils turn to taxis with no adapted vehicles available and safeguarding gaps

Perry Richardson

1 day ago3 min read

Councils back major taxi law overhaul after ministers unveil long-awaited licensing reforms

Councils back major taxi law overhaul after ministers unveil long-awaited licensing reforms

Councils back major taxi law overhaul after ministers unveil long-awaited licensing reforms

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

“SYSTEMIC RISK”: The Taxi Insurer warns of major liability and cybersecurity risks as insurance firms prepare for driverless UK ridehail trials

“SYSTEMIC RISK”: The Taxi Insurer warns of major liability and cybersecurity risks as insurance firms prepare for driverless UK ridehail trials

“SYSTEMIC RISK”: The Taxi Insurer warns of major liability and cybersecurity risks as insurance firms prepare for driverless UK ridehail trials

Perry Richardson

May 282 min read

MP highlights taxi licensing medical delays, which Minister says is an authority problem not a DVLA issue

MP highlights taxi licensing medical delays, which Minister says is an authority problem not a DVLA issue

MP highlights taxi licensing medical delays, which Minister says is an authority problem not a DVLA issue

Perry Richardson

May 283 min read

Baroness Pidgeon BACKS cross-border taxi and PHV enforcement reforms, but calls for full licensing overhaul

Baroness Pidgeon BACKS cross-border taxi and PHV enforcement reforms, but calls for full licensing overhaul

Baroness Pidgeon BACKS cross-border taxi and PHV enforcement reforms, but calls for full licensing overhaul

Perry Richardson

May 253 min read

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi licensing delays linked to cyber attack and software rollout

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi licensing delays linked to cyber attack and software rollout

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi licensing delays linked to cyber attack and software rollout

Perry Richardson

May 242 min read

Ministers acknowledge autonomous passenger services may threaten taxi driver jobs as pilots get green light

Ministers acknowledge autonomous passenger services may threaten taxi driver jobs as pilots get green light

Ministers acknowledge autonomous passenger services may threaten taxi driver jobs as pilots get green light

Perry Richardson

May 232 min read

Should airport taxi drop-off charges now face a UK-wide political challenge?

Should airport taxi drop-off charges now face a UK-wide political challenge?

Should airport taxi drop-off charges now face a UK-wide political challenge?

Perry Richardson

May 223 min read

Uber eyes London ‘robo-ridehail’ launch as Government opens milestone door to operators offering self-driving passenger services

Uber eyes London ‘robo-ridehail’ launch as Government opens milestone door to operators offering self-driving passenger services

Uber eyes London ‘robo-ridehail’ launch as Government opens milestone door to operators offering self-driving passenger services

Perry Richardson

May 223 min read

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving fares on British roads this year

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving fares on British roads this year

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving fares on British roads this year

Perry Richardson

May 223 min read

POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND: How a taxi licensing loophole turned into a Westminster transport war

POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND: How a taxi licensing loophole turned into a Westminster transport war

POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND: How a taxi licensing loophole turned into a Westminster transport war

Perry Richardson

May 205 min read

Are disabled passengers set for major taxi rights boost under new reforms?

Are disabled passengers set for major taxi rights boost under new reforms?

Are disabled passengers set for major taxi rights boost under new reforms?

Perry Richardson

May 202 min read

Taxi licensing overhaul gains momentum as MPs discuss safety and cross-border concerns in latest Commons debate

Taxi licensing overhaul gains momentum as MPs discuss safety and cross-border concerns in latest Commons debate

Taxi licensing overhaul gains momentum as MPs discuss safety and cross-border concerns in latest Commons debate

Perry Richardson

May 203 min read

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

Perry Richardson

May 182 min read

MPs raise Uber driver pay and taxi licensing reform following King’s Speech debate

MPs raise Uber driver pay and taxi licensing reform following King’s Speech debate

MPs raise Uber driver pay and taxi licensing reform following King’s Speech debate

Perry Richardson

May 172 min read

Labour MP warns taxi licensing shake-up could “drive down standards” and weaken public safety in letter to Transport Secretary

Labour MP warns taxi licensing shake-up could “drive down standards” and weaken public safety in letter to Transport Secretary

Labour MP warns taxi licensing shake-up could “drive down standards” and weaken public safety in letter to Transport Secretary

Perry Richardson

May 164 min read

Mark Hooper handed Wales transport brief with taxi and private hire oversight

Mark Hooper handed Wales transport brief with taxi and private hire oversight

Mark Hooper handed Wales transport brief with taxi and private hire oversight

Perry Richardson

May 151 min read

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

Perry Richardson

May 142 min read

Addison Lee backs Government taxi reform plans saying national standards alone will not fix licensing problems

Addison Lee backs Government taxi reform plans saying national standards alone will not fix licensing problems

Addison Lee backs Government taxi reform plans saying national standards alone will not fix licensing problems

Perry Richardson

May 142 min read

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